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Challis may refer to:

  • Challis, Idaho
  • James Challis, British clergyman and astronomer who observed the planet Neptune at least twice prior to its discovery -- but failed to recognise it as a planet
  • John Challis, British actor famous for roles in Doctor Who and Only Fools and Horses
  • John Henry Challis, an Anglo-Australian merchant and philanthropist
  • Challis (crater)
  • Challis railway station, Perth
  • Challis, a type of plain weave fabric, usually made from cotton, wool, or rayon, often printed with a design, often floral. Used to make dresses, skirts, and other articles of clothing